Lighting for a zoa and GSP tank

Discussion in 'T5 Aquarium Lighting' started by Craft kid21, Apr 9, 2010.

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  1. Craft kid21

    Craft kid21 Banned

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    hey im doing this in mytank for now on, im getting a new T5 HO light,i have a 29g,and was wondering if a 2 bulb,which would be like 24w 10k, and a 24w true actinic,and 3 bluemoon LED's

    I was wondering if this would be enough lighting for my tank for sure, i could get a 4 bulbs but just wondering
     
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    2in10 Super Moderator

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    The two bulb would work fine for the stock mentioned. Get the 4 bulb if you think you would want to go to the dark side and do SPS or clams.
     
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    Thats a little bit ironic if you think about it.
     
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    I agree it does sound twisted now that you mention it.
     
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    hahaa what do you guys mean? im kinda confused here?
     
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    go to the dark side by adding more light
     
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    Dark side also refers to having SPS corals. When you start keeping SPS you don't go back to other corals.
     
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    HAHAHAH oooohhh, if i got the the 4 bulb which is 96w, would i have better growth?
     
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    For SPS yes, zoas and GSP hard to say. In fact the SPS might only barely survive under the 2 bulb fixture.
     
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    thats what i put on my 24g nano big difference!
     
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